Comparing Decorative veneer and laminate is not really accepted by architects and designers and even producers. It is same like comparing a Natural marble with Ceramic tiles. Veneers are made from the trunk of a tree by slicing large rectangular blocks whereas decorative laminate is basically an image printed on paper. In Laminates the design choice is limitless, and that is why custom orders are also possible. But certainly laminates lack the visual warmth of wood. You may gauge the basic difference as a laminate is set by the manufacturer, as opposed to wood that can be sanded and re-stained in any color of the stain available.
When sunlight falls on laminate, they look dull while decorative veneers changes its look with natural light. Veneers are alive, they behave and live with you.
They welcome you at any time. Laminates are completely different products and give an entirely different feel, warmth, richness, aroma and ambience. You cannot compare a photo with an original person says Veneer producers that is a very good quote for a Veneer Retailer.